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TYLC5 Reset & Teardown (FCC ID 2ANDL-TYLC5)

Factory reset and internal photos for Tuya Global TYLC5. Tuya / Smart Life smart plug.

January 15, 2026 1 min read

TYLC5 internal photo

Before you buy the Tuya Global TYLC5, check what's inside.

The Tuya TYLC5 is a WiFi-based module designed for integration into smart home devices. It provides connectivity for appliances and control through the Smart Life app.

⚠️ NOTE: Always disconnect mains power before working with or installing this module.

Quick Specs

  • Manufacturer: Tuya Global
  • Model: TYLC5
  • Protocol: WiFi
  • Chipset: Realtek/Beken
  • Ecosystem: Tuya / Smart Life
  • App: Smart Life

🔧 Geek Corner (Flashing Info)

  • Chipset: Realtek/Beken
  • Flashable: ❌ No
  • Info: Modules with Realtek/Beken chipsets are typically locked down by the manufacturer and not easily flashable with custom firmware like Tasmota or ESPHome.

User Manual

Scanned pages from the official user manual:

TYLC5 Manual

TYLC5 Manual

TYLC5 Manual

TYLC5 Manual

TYLC5 Manual

TYLC5 Manual

TYLC5 Manual

TYLC5 Manual

TYLC5 Manual

TYLC5 Manual

External Photos

Photos of the device exterior:

TYLC5 Exterior

Internal Photos

Teardown photos showing the PCB and components:

TYLC5 PCB

TYLC5 PCB

Verdict

The TYLC5 is a WiFi device from the Tuya / Smart Life ecosystem.

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TYLC5 v1.0.0 User Manual
 Version1.0.01
TuYa Smart Wi-Fi Module-TYLC5
Contents
1. Product Overview ..........................................................................................................................3
1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................3 
1.2 Main Application Areas .......................................................................................................4 
1.3Module picture ......................................................................................................................4 
2. Module Interfaces .........................................................................................................................5
2.1 Size Package .......................................................................................................................5 
2.2 Pin definition ......................................................................................................................6 
2.3 Definition of the Test Points ...............................................................................................7 
3. Electrical Parameters ....................................................................................................................7
3.1 Absolute electrical parameters ............................................................................................7 
3.2 Operating conditions ...........................................................................................................7 
3.3 Power Consumption of Wi-Fi Transmission ....................................................................8 
3.4 Power Consumption of Wi-Fi Reception ............................................................................8 
3.5 Power consumption in operating mode ............................................................................9 
4. Characteristics of Radio Frequency ..............................................................................................9
4.1 Basic Characteristics of Radio Frequency .......................................................................9 
4.2 Output Power of Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................10 
4.3 Sensitivity of Receiving Wi-Fi ......................................................................................10 
5.Information of Antennas ..............................................................................................................11
5.1 Type of Antennas ..............................................................................................................11 
5.2 Reducing Antenna Interference ........................................................................................11 
6.Packaging Information andProduction Guide ..............................................................................11
6.1 Mechanica...